David K Smith
@professor-dave.bsky.social
York academic, chemist, gay widower, and (now) single adoptive Dad. Science, education, politics, life. Views personal. Award-winning food writer. (He/him) 🏳️🌈
Latest Cookbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
Latest Cookbook: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
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Scientist / Educator / Gay / Widower / Single Dad / Adoptive Parent / Cook / Cookbook Author / Cat-Owner / Pianist / Diversity-Champion / Nature-Lover / Adventurer
Scientist / Educator / Gay / Widower / Single Dad / Adoptive Parent / Cook / Cookbook Author / Cat-Owner / Pianist / Diversity-Champion / Nature-Lover / Adventurer
Proud to be part of this team recognised by @rsc.org with a Horizon Prize for our work to decolonise and diversify the way chemistry is taught.
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
#STEMEducation #ChemEd #ChemistryEducation #Chemistry #Decolonisation #HorizonAward #Diversity #EDI #DEI #HigherEducation
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
#STEMEducation #ChemEd #ChemistryEducation #Chemistry #Decolonisation #HorizonAward #Diversity #EDI #DEI #HigherEducation
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Proud to be part of this team recognised by @rsc.org with a Horizon Prize for our work to decolonise and diversify the way chemistry is taught.
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
#STEMEducation #ChemEd #ChemistryEducation #Chemistry #Decolonisation #HorizonAward #Diversity #EDI #DEI #HigherEducation
www.rsc.org/standards-an...
#STEMEducation #ChemEd #ChemistryEducation #Chemistry #Decolonisation #HorizonAward #Diversity #EDI #DEI #HigherEducation
If you are different, if you have additional educational needs, if you have a disability, Reform probably don't believe you, and certainly don't want you to be a part of mainstream life.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Reform deputy says pupils wearing ear defenders in class is ‘insane’
Reform's deputy leader claims there is 'over-diagnosis' of neurodiverse conditions, appearing at an event where a former Ofsted chief says dyslexia just means 'bad at reading'
www.tes.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
If you are different, if you have additional educational needs, if you have a disability, Reform probably don't believe you, and certainly don't want you to be a part of mainstream life.
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Delighted that the 'Decolonising the Curriculum' Group, of which I am a part, in the Chemistry Department @york.ac.uk, has received the @rsc.org Horizon Prize for Education recognising our work to diversify the way chemistry is taught.
To find out more, follow the link: www.rsc.org/standards-an...
To find out more, follow the link: www.rsc.org/standards-an...
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Delighted that the 'Decolonising the Curriculum' Group, of which I am a part, in the Chemistry Department @york.ac.uk, has received the @rsc.org Horizon Prize for Education recognising our work to diversify the way chemistry is taught.
To find out more, follow the link: www.rsc.org/standards-an...
To find out more, follow the link: www.rsc.org/standards-an...
Under the proposed UK immigration rules, Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany would have had bwen reviewed every 2.5 years until the 1960s and once the war was over and Germany 'safe', they all would have been sent back to live in the country, that had recently murdered millions of their fellow Jews.
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Under the proposed UK immigration rules, Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany would have had bwen reviewed every 2.5 years until the 1960s and once the war was over and Germany 'safe', they all would have been sent back to live in the country, that had recently murdered millions of their fellow Jews.
Griddled Honey Miso Chicken / Fried Potatoes with Lemon & Soy / Dressed Little Gem
In tonight's home cooking lesson, the 12yo (with guidance) prepared this recent Nigel Slater recipe for dinner.
Key skills: marinading, griddling, chicken safety, poaching in butter, cooking two things at once.
In tonight's home cooking lesson, the 12yo (with guidance) prepared this recent Nigel Slater recipe for dinner.
Key skills: marinading, griddling, chicken safety, poaching in butter, cooking two things at once.
November 17, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Griddled Honey Miso Chicken / Fried Potatoes with Lemon & Soy / Dressed Little Gem
In tonight's home cooking lesson, the 12yo (with guidance) prepared this recent Nigel Slater recipe for dinner.
Key skills: marinading, griddling, chicken safety, poaching in butter, cooking two things at once.
In tonight's home cooking lesson, the 12yo (with guidance) prepared this recent Nigel Slater recipe for dinner.
Key skills: marinading, griddling, chicken safety, poaching in butter, cooking two things at once.
Bread & Butter Pudding with Extra Thick Double Cream
A soft custard-soaked bottom holding plump sultanas, and a topping crusted with cinnamon and sugar.
A proper traditional English pudding.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1739...
A soft custard-soaked bottom holding plump sultanas, and a topping crusted with cinnamon and sugar.
A proper traditional English pudding.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1739...
November 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Bread & Butter Pudding with Extra Thick Double Cream
A soft custard-soaked bottom holding plump sultanas, and a topping crusted with cinnamon and sugar.
A proper traditional English pudding.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1739...
A soft custard-soaked bottom holding plump sultanas, and a topping crusted with cinnamon and sugar.
A proper traditional English pudding.
www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1739...
Trafalgar Square / National Gallery
November 16, 2025 at 9:50 AM
Trafalgar Square / National Gallery
Exploring an abandoned underground station (Aldwych - formerly known as Strand) on a fascinating 'Hidden London' tour.
#HiddenLondon #Tube #LondonUnderground #LondonTransportMuseum
#HiddenLondon #Tube #LondonUnderground #LondonTransportMuseum
November 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Exploring an abandoned underground station (Aldwych - formerly known as Strand) on a fascinating 'Hidden London' tour.
#HiddenLondon #Tube #LondonUnderground #LondonTransportMuseum
#HiddenLondon #Tube #LondonUnderground #LondonTransportMuseum
Down in London for an evening MRI scan. Had to bring 12yo as I had no overnight childcare at home. So once the scan was done, we walked downtown from the hospital for a treat - he was in heaven finding Stranger Things had taken over Primark and KFC!! Always balance something bad with something good.
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Down in London for an evening MRI scan. Had to bring 12yo as I had no overnight childcare at home. So once the scan was done, we walked downtown from the hospital for a treat - he was in heaven finding Stranger Things had taken over Primark and KFC!! Always balance something bad with something good.
If you're looking for a gift for someone going through difficult times, a copy of my book, combining simple tasty recipes and everyday survival tips, is perfect. It's nominated for the 'Food & Mental Health' Gourmand World Cookbook Award.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook
November 14, 2025 at 3:01 PM
If you're looking for a gift for someone going through difficult times, a copy of my book, combining simple tasty recipes and everyday survival tips, is perfect. It's nominated for the 'Food & Mental Health' Gourmand World Cookbook Award.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook
Had a cheese ploughman's sandwich for lunch and was somewhat shocked to see that it has 36 different ingredients in it!
November 13, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Had a cheese ploughman's sandwich for lunch and was somewhat shocked to see that it has 36 different ingredients in it!
I was today years old when i learned that in America a 'coffee cake' is actually a cake with a cinnamon crumb designed to be eaten with coffee, not, well, a 'coffee cake', made with (and tasting of) actual coffee.
November 12, 2025 at 12:14 PM
I was today years old when i learned that in America a 'coffee cake' is actually a cake with a cinnamon crumb designed to be eaten with coffee, not, well, a 'coffee cake', made with (and tasting of) actual coffee.
Dinner was cooked by the 12yo today - Roasted Chicken Thigh Traybake with Plums, Ginger, Garlic, Chilli & Soy
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Dinner was cooked by the 12yo today - Roasted Chicken Thigh Traybake with Plums, Ginger, Garlic, Chilli & Soy
In this day and age, why are Nobel Prizes limited to three people? Why not simply reward all people that made significant contributions to the discovery? Science is teamwork!
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
In this day and age, why are Nobel Prizes limited to three people? Why not simply reward all people that made significant contributions to the discovery? Science is teamwork!
Five years ago today. The (then) 7yo was very wise for his age...
"Do you like going to the woods?"
"Yeah, I love the woods"
"Why do you like the woods?"
"Because its sheltered... sheltered from all the noise... and I like it"
"Do you like going to the woods?"
"Yeah, I love the woods"
"Why do you like the woods?"
"Because its sheltered... sheltered from all the noise... and I like it"
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Five years ago today. The (then) 7yo was very wise for his age...
"Do you like going to the woods?"
"Yeah, I love the woods"
"Why do you like the woods?"
"Because its sheltered... sheltered from all the noise... and I like it"
"Do you like going to the woods?"
"Yeah, I love the woods"
"Why do you like the woods?"
"Because its sheltered... sheltered from all the noise... and I like it"
Fork-Tender Slow-Cooked Persian-Spiced Lamb Shoulder / Spiced Roast Potatoes / Persian Salad / Grilled Asparagus with Smoked Salt / Mint Yoghurt
#SundayRoast #SundayDinner #SlowCooking #Foodie #FoodSky
#SundayRoast #SundayDinner #SlowCooking #Foodie #FoodSky
November 9, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Fork-Tender Slow-Cooked Persian-Spiced Lamb Shoulder / Spiced Roast Potatoes / Persian Salad / Grilled Asparagus with Smoked Salt / Mint Yoghurt
#SundayRoast #SundayDinner #SlowCooking #Foodie #FoodSky
#SundayRoast #SundayDinner #SlowCooking #Foodie #FoodSky
November 9, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Vegan Crispy Tofu Curry (with Onion Bhajis, Basmati Rice & Mango Chutney).
The recipe and story from my latest book are attached!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DWLYCR96
The recipe and story from my latest book are attached!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DWLYCR96
November 8, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Vegan Crispy Tofu Curry (with Onion Bhajis, Basmati Rice & Mango Chutney).
The recipe and story from my latest book are attached!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DWLYCR96
The recipe and story from my latest book are attached!
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DWLYCR96
They are currently decorating electric boxes and bins around York city centre - we are enjoying spotting all the designs - they turn the totally mundane into little pops of colourful art.
November 8, 2025 at 11:59 AM
They are currently decorating electric boxes and bins around York city centre - we are enjoying spotting all the designs - they turn the totally mundane into little pops of colourful art.
November 6, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Very sad to see the major university in the East Midlands 'suspending' (i.e. planning to close) key courses like Modern Languages and Music and scaling back Nursing. It's a scandal that top universities are just being left to go to the wall after years of underfunding.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Music and modern languages courses suspended at University of Nottingham
In a statement the institution also says it is
www.bbc.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Very sad to see the major university in the East Midlands 'suspending' (i.e. planning to close) key courses like Modern Languages and Music and scaling back Nursing. It's a scandal that top universities are just being left to go to the wall after years of underfunding.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Really love this 'easy paella' recipe from my latest book that comes together in about 30 minutes with almost no effort at all.
#CookSky #FoodSky #BookSky
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#CookSky #FoodSky #BookSky
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
November 6, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Really love this 'easy paella' recipe from my latest book that comes together in about 30 minutes with almost no effort at all.
#CookSky #FoodSky #BookSky
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
#CookSky #FoodSky #BookSky
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1739967038
Honey Miso Chicken
One of our favourites from my latest book - you must try it! Serve it with what you want, but I raid the Asian supermarket and put it with wasabi crisps, Japanese pickles and rice with shichimi togarashi.
Book: www.amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Reci...
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook #Foodie
One of our favourites from my latest book - you must try it! Serve it with what you want, but I raid the Asian supermarket and put it with wasabi crisps, Japanese pickles and rice with shichimi togarashi.
Book: www.amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Reci...
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook #Foodie
November 3, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Honey Miso Chicken
One of our favourites from my latest book - you must try it! Serve it with what you want, but I raid the Asian supermarket and put it with wasabi crisps, Japanese pickles and rice with shichimi togarashi.
Book: www.amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Reci...
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook #Foodie
One of our favourites from my latest book - you must try it! Serve it with what you want, but I raid the Asian supermarket and put it with wasabi crisps, Japanese pickles and rice with shichimi togarashi.
Book: www.amazon.co.uk/Bluesky-Reci...
#FoodSky #BookSky #Cookbook #Foodie
Living in York, is a great place to reflect on what it means to be 'British'. Founded in 71AD by the Roman Empire, Eboracum was such an important city that two Roman Emperors happened to be here when they died. The multangular tower is largely of Roman construction. @VisitYork
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November 2, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Living in York, is a great place to reflect on what it means to be 'British'. Founded in 71AD by the Roman Empire, Eboracum was such an important city that two Roman Emperors happened to be here when they died. The multangular tower is largely of Roman construction. @VisitYork
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Given Grok trains itself on the cesspool of total disinformation that is many X posts, it is unsurprising that it should then behave like an AI fascist Minister of Propaganda.
I know this won't surprise anyone here but Musk's reprogrammed artificial intelligence is spreading misinformation about yesterday's attack on a train
November 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Given Grok trains itself on the cesspool of total disinformation that is many X posts, it is unsurprising that it should then behave like an AI fascist Minister of Propaganda.